The Forge of Vulcan with Mars
Maker: Unknown
Chalcedony intaglio set in an enamelled gold mount with a pearl drop. Vulcan, bearded and bareheaded, seated in his forge hammering a helmet on his anvil, with Mars seated on a rock opposite him, holding up his armour on a spear, head turned to the left. The rim of the gold mount is enamelled with black chevrons, and has pearl drop at the bottom
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Alfred A. de Pass
Method of acquisition: Given (1933-06) by de Pass, Alfred A.
16th Century
Circa
1500
-
1600
Mount
composed of
enamel
( black)
gold
Height 5.7 cm
Width 4.4 cm
Drop
composed of
pearl
Intaglio
composed of
chalcedony
Height 3.8 cm
Width 3.6 cm
Accession number: M.34-1933
Primary reference Number: 166730
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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